How to pronounce clitoral
Say it like KLIT-uh-rul. Clitoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIT).
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- KLIT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clitoral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clitoral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLIT-uh-rul.
What does clitoral mean?
- Of or relating to the clitoris.“a clitoral orgasm”
Where does clitoral come from?
From clitoris + -al.
Words that rhyme with clitoral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clitoral.
Questions about saying clitoral
How do you pronounce clitoral?
Say KLIT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪtərəl/. In British English it is /ˈklɪtərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clitoral?
Clitoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIT). Broken into parts: KLIT · uh · rul.
Is clitoral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈklɪtərəl/ (KLIT-uh-rul).